Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $42.73 | 6.468% | $45.4938 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Purchase #2 | $73.71 | 12.398% | $82.8486 | $82.85 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
Purchase #3 | $246.78 | 7.491% | $265.2663 | $265.27 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
Purchase #4 | $174.69 | 12.187% | $195.9795 | $195.98 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
Purchase #5 | $183.94 | 6.204% | $195.3516 | $195.35 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
Purchase #6 | $154.36 | 12.705% | $173.9714 | $173.97 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
Purchase #7 | $40.67 | 12.605% | $45.7965 | $45.80 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
7 purchase totals = | $916.88 | $1,004.7077 | $1,004.71 | $1,004.70 | $1,004.80 |